Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Characteristics of Life

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the characteristics of life is FALSE?

• A) Reproduction is defined as an increase in the size of an organism.
• B) Organisms may not exhibit all of the characteristics of life at all times.
• C) Reproduction can occur asexually or sexually in living things.
• D) Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
• E) Living things store metabolic energy in the form of chemicals such as ATP.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for damages or harm caused by their actions, without the need to prove negligence or fault.

Strict Product Liability

Liability under which, courts may hold the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer liable for any reasonably foreseeable injured party.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine where an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Breach of Warranty

The failure to fulfill the terms of a promise or claim made regarding the quality or nature of a product or service.